Here are a few that we’re ready to get stamped on our map:
Chef D’s Barrel-tastic Burger | Barrel 53 | This one comes complete with housemade bacon bourbon jam, queso, tangy mustard — and it’s topped with a deviled egg.
Sassy Shroom | Sassy Bleu | A vegan-friendly option with crispy fried oyster mushrooms and house-made chipotle sauce.
Wise Bird’s Bluegrass Brie-zy Burger | Little Fork | Melted brie, apple chutney, and dijonnaise top this tasty burger.
Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show | Wednesday, July 9-Saturday, July 12 | Rolex Stadium | $15 | Help support the Junior League + join 1,000 world recognized competitors by enjoying a full week of equestrian events, from Legacy Night to Family Day.
Catalysts & Cocktails | 4:30-6 p.m. | J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar | Free | Enjoy drinks, light bites, and meaningful conversation with fellow residents who are helping girls rise through safe housing, education + empowerment.
Thursday, July 10
42nd Street performed by The Lexington Theatre Company | Thursday, July 10-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $40+ | Follow starry-eyed Peggy Sawyer’s big dreams of the spotlight in this love letter to Broadway.
Comedy Open Mic | Thursday, July 10-Thursday, March 5 | 8-10 p.m. | Ethereal Public House | Free | Strut your stuff at this comedy classroom, or laugh along with local comics as they hone their craft.
Saturday, July 12
FoodChain Farm Tours | 1-2 p.m. | 501 W 6th St Suite 105 | $5+ | Tour this aquaponics farm to learn the history and mechanics of aquaponics — tickets are $5 for children and $10 for adults.
Second Saturday Gaming | Saturday, July 12, Saturday, Aug. 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Eastside Branch | Free | The whole family can drop-in to learn to play board games, like chess and others that can be borrowed from the Lexington Public Library.
Saturday, July 19
Art Exhibit: Exploring Nature as Sacred World | Saturday, July 19-Sunday, Aug. 17 | 12-3 p.m. | Mill & Max Gallery | View dozens of artworks by renowned women artists from across the globe, including interactive exhibits.
American Trust Wealth is committed to educating their clients and helping Lexingtonians with their most pressing financial questions and concerns. | Photo by Gary Barragan
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Through her blog, she addresses common financial queries, offering expert advice for both individuals and institutions. Vaughn’s dedication stems from her extensive experience in financial services.
Readers are encouraged to submit their own questions. Then, Vaughn helps demystify the complexities of financial planning by tackling these questions with expert advice.
Randall Cobb and Tayshaun Prince, who played for University of Kentucky’s football and basketball teams, respectively, will be inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame this September. Since being Wildcats, Cobb and Prince led illustrious careers in the NFL + NBA. Other Kentucky inductees include Carole Liedtke and Nora Martin Ross.(LEX18)
Closing
After three years of dishing up sweet treats for Brannon Crossing customers, Frozen in Time is closing its doors. You can stop in to wish them well and grab a bite for the road through the end of July. We recommend the Dole whip. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Traffic
Speed tables (think: speed bumps, but longer and flatter) are coming to West High Street. Expect closures between Merino Street and Madison Place through Friday, July 25, while crews complete the tables and improve drainage.
Drink
A new permanent addition is joining the Buffalo Trace lineup: Eagle Rare 12 Year. The elusive release has rarely been spotted on shelves, and it’s not expected to appear in the distillery gift shop. If you’re eager to give it a swirl, you’ll have to search for it in restaurants + bars. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Community
After 175 years, The Lexington Cemetery remains a very special place due to the original vision of its founders. It has ample space for burials for the next 100 years and numerous other memorialization options — mausoleums, columbaria, niches, and scattering gardens among them. Learn more.*
Ranked
No. 43. That’s where Lexington’s University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital landed on Newsweek’s third annual ranking of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals. Baptist Health Lexington claimed the 145th spot. Surveys from medical professionals, patient outcomes, and other publicly-available data points were factored into the rankings. (Newsweek)
It’s day two of Amazon Prime Day. Shop standout deals that just went live:
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⚡ Stock up on a good iPhone charger cord while it’s marked down to $9.99, the lowest price of the year.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
This newsletter’s making me hungry. Since we’re talking delicious eats, have you heard about the Guest Chef Dinner Series at Mileta? Kristin Smith, Owner and Chef at The Wrigley in Corbin, KY, is collaborating with Chef Alex Green for a one-night dinner next Wednesday, July 16.
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